T3CP Patent Holiday SBIR Open Topic Call
U.S. Department of War / OSD SBIR
An SBIR topic for companies developing transition-ready prototypes that leverage Department of War inventions available through the T3CP Patent Holiday initiative, where selected patents can be explored through no-fee Commercial Evaluation Licenses.
Deadline
Aug 19, 2026Theme
SBIR funding to commercialize defense patents licensed through the Patent Holiday initiativeWhy it matters
It is relevant for deeptech startups, venture studios and R&D teams in the network that can commercialize advanced materials, microelectronics, critical minerals, energetics, munitions or supply-chain technologies. It is also a useful model for turning public R&D and lab IP into new product lines.
Who should look at it
U.S.-eligible small businesses, defense-tech startups, venture studios and R&D-heavy companies able to select a Department of War patent, obtain or plan for a Commercial Evaluation License, and propose a credible prototype and commercialization path.
Application details
OSW26BZ04-DP013. Applicants should verify the topic, eligibility, submission window and instructions directly in DSIP before preparing a proposal.
Listed funding is up to USD 250,000 for Phase I and up to approximately USD 2.15 million for Direct to Phase II, subject to the official SBIR solicitation and award rules.
The topic is framed around Department of War patents in microelectronics, advanced materials, energetics, munitions, critical minerals and supply-chain-enabling technologies.
The Defense Patent Holiday initiative offers qualified companies no-fee Commercial Evaluation Licenses for a curated set of defense patents, allowing companies to assess commercial and defense potential before deeper licensing or development.
A strong proposal should identify the selected patent or patents, the product or prototype concept, target end use, technical modifications, performance or commercial value, logistics or regulatory considerations, and transition approach.
The Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering announced the no-fee license pilot to accelerate technology transfer from government labs to industry and the warfighter.
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